Disclaimer: I don't own the Sorting Hat, or any of the characters that appear beneath it. All belongs to JK Rowling…:scowl:
A/N: Ah, the Sorting Hat, everyone's favourite character from HP. Right?
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Ok, fine then. Anyhoo, this is a collection of fics, all under 500 words, that show our other favourite characters and their Sorting Hat escapades. Enjoy!
Sorting StoriesBy: Moonlit Seductress
The lithe brunette strolled nonchalantly up to the stool, and dropped the hat over his icy blue eyes. Half the female population (and a few of the males) in the room sighed lustily.
But Sirius Black was feeling anything but cool or laid-back. His teeth were clenched to match his fists, and waves of pure terror were rolling through him. He hadn't felt like this since the summer before last, when his mother had nearly killed him with the Cruciatus Curse. She had smiled at him with that shark's grin – toothy and predatory – and proceeded to blast him with the Unforgivable.
Yeah, this was about the same feeling, he reasoned. He would have gone on thinking horrible thoughts, but a small voice sounded in his ear, almost like the buzzing of a bee.
"Well now, a Black. Powerful group of wizards and witches," it said. "Not the best choices have been made, but they are powerful nonetheless. And so are you, Sirius. You're cunning, brave, intelligent. So, where to put you?"
Sirius squeezed his eyes shut, causing little fireworks to explode in his vision. Please, please, please, not –
His fervent prayers were cut short by the little voice. "I'll thank you not to faint. It's a long way to the floor for both of us. So relax, I'm putting you in GRYFFINDOR!" The Hat shouted the last word to the Hall, and the red and gold bedecked tables erupted in cheers and whistles.
Thanks, Sirius thought. "No need," the voice replied. "It's my job to see that you're placed properly, and I've not been wrong yet. So don't worry. Things will be fine."
Sirius pulled the Hat off, and flicked his longish dark hair out of the way with a practiced toss of his head. A good number more of the students swooned as the handsome young man took his place at the table. He grinned, flashing even white teeth, and even a couple of the youngest teachers suddenly looked rather warm and flustered.
This is gonna be great.
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A/N: Please review, it means so much to me. Next up – Lily!
